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221. Psn-Pdf (pdf file)
     psnet.ahrq.gov/node/45946/psn-pdf
     July 02, 2017 - Multicompartment compliance aids in the community: the prevalence of potentially inappropriate medications … Multicompartment compliance aids in the community: the prevalence of potentially inappropriate medications … psnet.ahrq.gov/issue/multicompartment-compliance-aids-community-prevalence-potentially- inappropriate-medications … The aids are intended to improve medication safety and adherence for patients taking multiple medications … , but this British study found that elderly patients using these systems still used inappropriate medications

222. Results of our survey on drug storage, stability, compatibility, and beyond use dating. | PSNet
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     February 13, 2019 - Reporting results of a survey about storage and disposal of medications, this newsletter article highlights … June 10, 2018 Results of ISMP survey on high-alert medications: differences between nursing … June 10, 2018 Safety with nebulized medications requires an interdisciplinary team approach … January 21, 2019 Results of ISMP survey on high-alert medications: differences between

223. ISMP Survey provides insights into preparation and admixture practices OUTSIDE the pharmacy. | PSNet
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     December 02, 2020 - This article summarizes the results of a national survey on preparation of sterile, injectable medications … February 12, 2020 IV push medications survey results—part 1 and part 2. … May 12, 2021 Safety with nebulized medications requires an interdisciplinary team approach … June 24, 2020 Preventing errors with high-risk medications.

224. Deprescribing as a Patient Safety Strategy | PSNet
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     December 15, 2024 - Background Polypharmacy is defined as the act of taking five or more medications on a regular basis … compared to patients taking fewer than five medications. 2 Additionally, polypharmacy contributes … is 31% higher than among patients taking fewer medications. 3 Many risk factors that contribute … Create a priority list of medications that should be deprescribed before others. … Deprescribing unnecessary medications: a four-part process.  Fam Pract Manag . 2018;25(3):28-32. 

225. Psn-Pdf (pdf file)
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     January 14, 2015 - Prescriber barriers and enablers to minimising potentially inappropriate medications in adults: a systematic … Prescriber barriers and enablers to minimising potentially inappropriate medications in adults: a systematic … This systematic review examined prescribing of potentially inappropriate medications and found that … clinical inertia and lack of knowledge) and system characteristics (such as insufficient time to review medications … and limited availability of nonmedication treatments) both contributed to persistent prescribing of medications

226. Psn-Pdf (pdf file)
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     October 01, 2021 - ISMP List of High-Alert Medications in Community/Ambulatory Healthcare. … https://psnet.ahrq.gov/issue/ismp-list-high-alert-medications-communityambulatory-healthcare This fact … sheet provides a list of high-alert medications commonly used in ambulatory care and recommends strategies … https://psnet.ahrq.gov/issue/ismp-list-high-alert-medications-communityambulatory-healthcare https://

227. Psn-Pdf (pdf file)
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     February 10, 2021 - Wrong administration route of medications in the domestic setting: a review of an underestimated public … Wrong administration route of medications in the domestic setting: a review of an underestimated public … https://psnet.ahrq.gov/issue/wrong-administration-route-medications-domestic-setting-review- underestimated-public-health … https://psnet.ahrq.gov/issue/wrong-administration-route-medications-domestic-setting-review-underestimated-public-health … https://psnet.ahrq.gov/issue/wrong-administration-route-medications-domestic-setting-review-underestimated-public-health

228. Psn-Pdf (pdf file)
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     March 06, 2019 - Using a spare medication vial to store multiple medications: a potentially fatal in-home medication … Using a spare medication vial to store multiple medications: A potentially fatal in-home medication … https://psnet.ahrq.gov/issue/using-spare-medication-vial-store-multiple-medications-potentially-fatal-home … https://psnet.ahrq.gov/issue/using-spare-medication-vial-store-multiple-medications-potentially-fatal-home-medication … https://psnet.ahrq.gov/issue/using-spare-medication-vial-store-multiple-medications-potentially-fatal-home-medication

229. Psn-Pdf (pdf file)
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     September 14, 2011 - Does incorporating medications in the surveyors' interpretive guidelines reduce the use of potentially … inappropriate medications in nursing homes? … Does Incorporating Medications in the Surveyors' Interpretive Guidelines Reduce the Use of Potentially … Inappropriate Medications in Nursing Homes? … https://psnet.ahrq.gov/issue/does-incorporating-medications-surveyors-interpretive-guidelines-reduce-use

230. Psn-Pdf (pdf file)
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     September 11, 2023 - ISMP Survey on High-Alert Medications in Acute Care Settings. … https://psnet.ahrq.gov/issue/ismp-survey-high-alert-medications-acute-care-settings Experience from … https://psnet.ahrq.gov/issue/ismp-survey-high-alert-medications-acute-care-settings https://psnet.ahrq.gov … /issue/ismps-list-high-alert-medications-acute-care-settings

231. Medication reconciliation at hospital discharge: evaluating discrepancies. | PSNet
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     July 08, 2008 - medication reconciliation consisted of either incomplete prescriptions or unintentionally omitted medications … December 22, 2010 Unintentional discontinuation of chronic medications for seniors in … 2008 Association of ICU or hospital admission with unintentional discontinuation of medications … December 22, 2010 Results of the Medications At Transitions and Clinical Handoffs (MATCH … March 18, 2010 Discrepancies between home medications listed at hospital admission and

232. Psn-Pdf (pdf file)
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     March 06, 2012 - Functional decline associated with polypharmacy and potentially inappropriate medications in community … Functional decline associated with polypharmacy and potentially inappropriate medications in community-dwelling … https://psnet.ahrq.gov/issue/functional-decline-associated-polypharmacy-and-potentially-inappropriate- medications … Elderly patients with dementia who were prescribed more than five medications were at greater risk … However, prescribing potentially inappropriate medications (as determined by the Beers criteria) was

233. Psn-Pdf (pdf file)
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     March 23, 2012 - Potentially inappropriate medications defined by STOPP criteria and the risk of adverse drug events … Potentially inappropriate medications defined by STOPP criteria and the risk of adverse drug events … https://psnet.ahrq.gov/issue/potentially-inappropriate-medications-defined-stopp-criteria-and-risk-adverse … - drug-events Many medications, particularly sedatives and other drugs with significant side effects … Patients who received medications considered inappropriate by STOPP had a nearly two-fold increased

234. Psn-Pdf (pdf file)
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     June 19, 2024 - issue/incidence-drug-related-adverse-events-related-use-high-alert-drugs- systematic-review High-risk medications … randomized clinical trials to identify effective interventions to reduce ADE related to high-risk medications … The most cited medications were warfarin, cyclophosphamide, and cyclosporine. … incidence-drug-related-adverse-events-related-use-high-alert-drugs-systematic-review https://psnet.ahrq.gov/issue/ismps-list-high-alert-medications-acute-care-settings

235. Psn-Pdf (pdf file)
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     December 01, 2017 - During the preoperative visit, the patient's prescription medications were reviewed and updated in his … asked about medications purchased over the counter. … Over-the-counter medications that have important implications for surgical patients include aspirin, … , over-the-counter medications, vitamins, and supplements. … Medications at Transitions and Clinical Handoffs (MATCH) Toolkit for Medication Reconciliation.

236. Psn-Pdf (pdf file)
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     January 15, 2009 - High-alert medications in the pediatric intensive care unit. … High-alert medications in the pediatric intensive care unit. … https://psnet.ahrq.gov/issue/high-alert-medications-pediatric-intensive-care-unit Clinician surveys … The surveys identified several medications not included on the Institute for Safe Medication Practices … /issue/ismps-list-high-alert-medications-acute-care-settings

237. ISMP's List of Confused Drug Names. | PSNet
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     August 21, 2015 - An error due to sound-alike medications is discussed in this AHRQ WebM&M commentary . … Related Resources From the Same Author(s) Guidelines for Adult IV Push Medications … May 11, 2017 ISMP's List of High-Alert Medications in Acute Care Settings. … 13, 2018 View More Related Resources ISMP's List of High-Alert Medications … June 16, 2019 Do not let "Depo-" medications be a depot for mistakes.

238. Prevent medication errors: a New Year's resolution: teaching patients about their medications. | PSNet
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     January 18, 2011 - Prevent medication errors: a New Year's resolution: teaching patients about their medications … Prevent medication errors: A New Year's resolution: teaching patients about their medications. … Prevent medication errors: A New Year's resolution: teaching patients about their medications. … October 4, 2023 Using a spare medication vial to store multiple medications: a potentially … March 6, 2019 Visual acuity, literacy, and unintentional misuse of nonprescription medications

239. Psn-Pdf (pdf file)
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     January 06, 2010 - Use of colour-coded labels for intravenous high-risk medications and lines to improve patient safety … Use of colour-coded labels for intravenous high-risk medications and lines to improve patient safety … https://psnet.ahrq.gov/issue/use-colour-coded-labels-intravenous-high-risk-medications-and-lines-improve … - patient-safety Specific labels for high-risk intravenous medications successfully reduced medication … errors and allowed nurses to identify medications more efficiently.

240. Psn-Pdf (pdf file)
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     December 15, 2024 - Background Patients often receive new medications or have changes made to their existing medications … result, the new medication regimen prescribed at the time of discharge may inadvertently omit needed medications … Accomplishing Medication Reconciliation The evidence supporting patient benefits from reconciling medications … This National Patient Safety Goal requires that organizations “obtain information on the medications … Patients taking high-risk medications such as insulin or anticoagulants may also benefit.